From the Co-founder of Peerr, a health and science networking space, Abdul Rahyead gives his top tips on how to break into this innovative space.

From doing "super bad in my exams" at school, to medical school, to now running THE life sciences networking platform -receiving widespread backing and recognition, Abdul explains his founder story and what motivated him to get to where he is today.

Peerr is the definition of "community is at the core of everything", creating a space for people in life sciences to share and learn from each other in the everyday.

Just starting out as a healthcare content creator or had a go and you're not getting what you want out of it? Listen to Vishaal the Head of Youtube Health for the UK and Ireland on how to create content that is helpful for both you and your viewers!

Do medical schools encourage you to broaden your horizons?

What is a 'doctorpreneur'?

How can we keep business and health closely linked?

How can I make my Youtube content engaging and get the most out of my channel?

Listen more to hear answers from Vishaal the doctorpreneur himself!

🏆Barry Shrier, the founder and chief executive of Giant Health, discusses the importance of events like GIANT in bringing together healthcare, tech, and innovation communities. With GIANT being the leading national event in this space for 10 years, Barry emphasises the need for collaboration between clinicians, hospital managers, and tech innovators to improve healthcare outcomes.

👩🏻‍💻The event serves as a platform for networking and knowledge-sharing, bridging the gap between healthcare providers and tech entrepreneurs. Barry highlights the evolving nature of healthcare, shifting from acute to chronic issues, and the role of technology in addressing these changes.

🚴🏿‍♀️He also mentions the expansion of GIANT's themes to include sustainability, women's health, and other emerging areas. As the event continues to evolve, Barry envisions more specialised services and additional events to serve larger audiences.

🚀In conclusion, Barry expresses the significance of GIANT in addressing pressing healthcare challenges and fostering innovation in the industry.

🏥In this mini episode from The GIANT Health Event, Professor Shafi Ahmed discusses the evolution of hospitals and healthcare delivery in the context of advancing technology and patient-centered care. As a co-founder of GIANT and a surgeon, he emphasises the need to reimagine hospitals as decentralised entities, extending care beyond traditional walls and into communities and homes.

🧑🏼‍💻The conversation highlights the shift from sick care to well-being and prevention, leveraging technology and data to empower individuals to manage their health proactively. Professor Ahmed stresses the importance of behavior change and system reform to keep patients out of hospitals and promote wellness.

📊Regarding patient data ownership, he acknowledges the complexities of privacy and security but underscores the potential for patients to make informed decisions with access to their health data. He emphasises the role of technology in enabling personalised care and behavior change, complementing traditional healthcare approaches.

🤝Lastly, Professor Ahmed establishes the significance of events like GIANT in fostering collaboration and innovation across healthcare stakeholders. He views such events as platforms for igniting passion and driving collective efforts to improve patient care.

👨🏽‍⚕️Dylan Attard, a surgeon and organiser of the MedTech World Summit, discusses the significance of events like GIANT and highlights key trends in healthcare technology. He emphasises the value of face-to-face networking and the opportunity for startups to showcase innovations, particularly with the evolving landscape of the NHS.

🧾During the conference, Dylan notes a growing focus on automation in healthcare, with startups developing solutions for patient triage and electronic health record transcription. He also identifies a rising interest in sustainability within the healthcare industry, as companies strive to meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.

↗️The conversation touches on the importance of speech-to-text software in reducing administrative burdens for healthcare practitioners, allowing them to prioritise patient care. Dylan encourages individuals to step out of their comfort zones and embrace risk-taking to pursue their visions and goals.

📤In conclusion, Dylan expresses optimism about the future of healthcare technology and encourages attendees to seize networking opportunities at events like GIANT.

🏫Here, I speak with Dr Helen O'Neil, CEO and Founder of Hertility Health about the huge lack of education about reproductive health in human bodies. Even in my own school experience, I have noticed the significant difference between men's and women's health education and information.

🧠We discuss the importance of menstrual health in daily life and the need for individuals to be equipped with the knowledge to advocate for their own well-being. Dr O'Neil hopes for change in the education system to include comprehensive reproductive health education from an early age, advocating for a normalized and science-based approach to discussing reproductive health.

🤰🏾Ultimately, we emphasise the urgency of addressing the gaps in reproductive health education and empowering individuals to understand and advocate for their own health needs.

🚀Amz Chowdhury is the Co-founder of Peer, a platform connecting the health and life sciences industry through content. We discuss the importance of networking and identifying pain points within the industry at events like GIANT.

💡He emphasises the value of events like Giant Health in facilitating conversations and bridging the gap between clinicians and tech companies. Amz believes that through dialogue and interaction, individuals can gain insights, perspectives, and solutions to their problems. He encourages people to attend such events to meet others, ask questions, and explore various career paths or business opportunities. Ultimately, Amz believes that connecting with people is the most powerful aspect of attending conferences.

👩🏻‍⚕️In this podcast at Giant Health, Katherine Church, a digital health consultant specialising in Femtech, discusses her work with Smartco Consulting, focusing on integrating technology into women's health hubs. Katherine highlights the importance of Femtech in empowering women to track and manage their healthcare while providing clinicians with better access to data for quicker and more accurate decision-making.

🗣She emphasises the challenges women face in getting diagnosed, particularly with conditions like endometriosis, and the role of digital health apps in providing evidence and facilitating better communication between patients and clinicians.

📲Catherine also stresses the need for clinically valid and safe apps in the Femtech space to combat misinformation and ensure patients receive accurate information. She suggests that government and NHS support is essential in establishing a suite of approved apps that doctors can trust and integrate into patient care effectively.